Gefecht
dasNounskirmish; combat; battle
English translations
- 01
battle
- 02
engagement
- 03
fight
- 04
skirmish
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine kleine militärische Auseinandersetzung oder ein kurzes Scharmützel.
- English meaning
- skirmish
- Synonym
- Scharmützel, Zusammenstoß
- German example
- Es kam zu einem kurzen Gefecht zwischen den Truppen.
- English example
- There was a brief skirmish between the troops.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- das
- Singular Form
- das Gefecht
- Plural Form
- die Gefechte
Related words
- Gefechtskopf
Warhead
- Gefechtsmarsch
Combat march
- Wortgefecht
Verbal dispute, war of words
- Schlacht
Battle
- Schießerei
shooting
- Schusswechsel
Shootout
- Schwertkampf
Swordsmanship
- Schußwechsel
Shootout, exchange of fire
- Elektroschocker
Taser
- flachlegen
To knock down
- Kampfausrüstung
Combat gear includes all items and tools used by soldiers in combat.
Example sentences with “Gefecht”
Das kurze Gefecht endete ohne Verluste. (The short skirmish ended without casualties.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'Gefecht' a formal word?
Yes, 'Gefecht' is a formal term often used in military or historical contexts to describe a minor engagement.